How to Create a Brainstorming Idea Board (with Examples)

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This concept applies to any tool you use. Imagine jotting down ideas about information, minutes of meetings , or notes from a brainstorming session .

If you use a Google Doc, you'll write in bullet points. If you use sticky notes, you'll write concise phrases or sentences. On a whiteboard, you'll probably draw a diagram. Basically, the tools you use subconsciously influence your thought process.

That’s why choosing the right tool for your ideation and brainstorming sessions is crucial, especially when you’re collaborating with a remote team, where each member works from their own environment. Virtual Idea Boards offer the perfect solution. Let’s see how.

What is an Idea Board?
An Idea Board is a visual representation of ideas, inspiration, and thoughts. It is a collaborative tool used to bring together multiple team members and correlate their input, whether brainstorming, problem solving, or scenario planning.

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A typical Idea Board allows teams to:

Capture Ideas : During the brainstorming session, an Idea Board can be used to collect all partners email lists ideas—good or bad—in one visual place for the team to discuss.

Organize ideas : Once all ideas have been collected, teams can organize them visually. For example, if a team is looking at potential features for a product, ideas can be organized based on feasibility, effort/time required, skills availability, etc.

Drawing Connections : Using an Idea Board allows you to add links between ideas, whether it's a complementary relationship or a dependency. For example, if designing an icon for your website depends on deciding on brand colors, you can correlate them on the Idea Board. This helps you clearly understand the intricacies of the bigger picture.

Convert to tasks and prioritize them : Teams will convert ideas into tasks to make them actionable. For example, they will agree on the feature to be developed. They will then prioritize them for the first sprint.

Archive for reference : An Idea Board's work isn't done when ideas are turned into tasks. In fact, throughout the entire project, digital Idea Boards serve as a reference for your vision. They're also useful for onboarding new team members, giving them a clear view of the project's context.